Principle of Legality (Criminal Law)
Table of Contents Principle of LegalityInternational instrumentsMunicipal provisionRelating this principle to our socio-political reality. Principle of Legality The principle of legality represents the standard of living that is expected of a criminal statute. It is captured in the Latin phrase “Nullum crimen sine lege, nulla poena sine” which roughly translates as “No crime or punishment …